Ghana coach Otto Addo says his side must improve their decision-making and intensity after Fridayâ??s 2-0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup.Addo, speaking after the match, noted that the second half exposed several areas that require urgent work ahead of the 2026 World Cup.He explained that Ghana needed to manage possession better in advanced areas while showing greater aggression when competing for loose balls."We really need to learn to get our timing right in

Ghana head coach Otto Addo admitted his side were second best in their 2-0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday, praising the hosts while pointing out the costly mistakes that shaped the result.Speaking after the match in Toyota, Addo acknowledged Japanâ??s quality and sharpness in transition. "So, first of all, congratulations to Japan. Good team, played well," he said. "We knew that they were very good in transitions, so it was important for us

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has expressed deep concern following the serious injury sustained by midfielder Francis Abu during Ghanaâ??s 2-0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday.Abu suffered a broken leg midway through the match and was stretchered off, leaving teammates visibly distressed. The incident overshadowed the remainder of the game and has raised fears of a lengthy absence for the Toulouse midfielder.Speaking after the match, Otto Addo admitted

Semper Fi head coach Moses Adjin-Tettey says his side is fully focused on their own preparation ahead of Saturdayâ??s Access Bank Division One League Zone III clash with unbeaten Home Stars.Semper Fi enter the match in strong form after a 2-1 victory over Accra Great Olympics at the Teshie McDan Sports Complex. They will return to the same venue this weekend, though this time as the home side. The team has won its last three matches, while Home Stars remain unbeaten with four

Defending champions Asante Kotoko have been drawn against Division One League side Future Stars in the Round of 64 of the MTN FA Cup, the draw held on Friday, November 14, 2025, has revealed.Two-time winners Medeama SC will take on Rospak FC, while Sekondi Eleven Wise have been paired with Premier League side FC Samartex 1996. Record holders Hearts of Oak will face third-tier side True Life FC. Other notable fixtures include Na God FC against Accra Great Olympics and Dreams FC versus

Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has expressed excitement after scooping the October Player of the Month award in the English Championship. Thomas-Asante scored six goals including two braces in the month as Coventry City headed into the international break top of the Championship table.â??Iâ??m super happy to win the October Player of the Month award and Iâ??m very happy with how footballâ??s going right now," he told Coventry City's media.The 26-year-old

The United States Embassy in Ghana has extended congratulations to the Black Stars for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across North America next year.Ghana secured their place in the 2026 World Cup in October and will learn their opponents on December 5, when the official draw takes place in Washington, D.C.In a statement, the Embassy said: â??Though we are a little late, no less excited to congratulate the Ghana Black Stars on qualifying for the

Ghana midfielder Francis Abu faces a potentially long spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious injury during the Black Starsâ?? 2-0 friendly defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday.The Toulouse player was stretchered off the pitch midway through the match after sustaining a broken leg, leaving teammates and fans visibly shaken.Toulouse FC quickly released an official statement offering their full support. "The images are terrible, and we send you all

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu expressed satisfaction after his side sealed a composed 2-0 victory over Ghana in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday, describing the performance as an important step in their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Both nations have already secured qualification for next summerâ??s expanded global showpiece, but it was the Samurai Blue who looked sharper and more fluid at Toyota Stadium.Takumi Minamino broke the deadlock after 16 minutes, finishing

Despite Ghanaâ??s loss to Japan in Niigata on Friday, head coach Otto Addo expressed satisfaction with the exposure gained by the younger members of his squad, describing the match as an important learning opportunity.With several regular starters unavailable, Addo used the friendly to test emerging talents and fringe players vying for future call-ups. The Black Stars boss believes the experience will accelerate their development.â??We used our young players, and they did

Ghana head coach Otto Addo did not hold back in his assessment of the Black Starsâ?? 2-0 defeat to Japan in Fridayâ??s Kirin Cup friendly, openly acknowledging that the hosts were the better side throughout the encounter.The Samurai Blue dominated large moments of the game with their high-pressing, fast-paced attacking play, and Addo admitted his team struggled to match their intensity.â??Overall, we lost to Japan in terms of the number of shots they took,â? Addo said.â??Japan

Toulouse Football Club has issued a heartfelt statement following Francis Abuâ??s devastating leg break during Ghanaâ??s 2-0 defeat to Japan in Tokyo.Early in the second half, Abu went down after a severe ankle twist that left his teammates visibly shaken as medical teams rushed to his aid. "The images are terrible and we're sending all our thoughts and strength to you, Francis! The whole Club will be by your side to overcome this challenge," Toulouse declared,

Black Stars coach Otto Addo insists Japan deserved their victory over Ghana, blaming minor mistakes for his side's 2-0 defeat in the Kirin Cup tournament. The West Africans travelled to Nagoya with high hopes, having secured a fifth World Cup qualification in style.However, just 16 minutes into the game, former Liverpool winger Takumi Minamino opened the scoring for Japan before Doan Ritsu sealed victory on the hour mark."Japan is a very good team and played very well,

Ghana's Black Queens have made the final three-team shortlist for the women's national team of the year at the 2025 CAF Awards.The Black Queens were selected for the award after an impressive Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this year. The Black Queens finished the tournament as bronze medalist.Ghana will face competition from African champions Nigeria and silver medalists Morocco for the top award.��������

Ghana suffered a 2-0 defeat to Japan in their Kirin Challenge Cup friendly at Toyota Stadium on Friday, November 14, 2025.The Black Stars, missing several key players including Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, and Thomas Partey, faced a confident Japanese side fresh from a historic 3-2 win over Brazil.Japan controlled possession early but initially found it difficult to break through Ghanaâ??s compact five-man defence. The deadlock was broken in the 16th minute when Watanabe Tsuyoshi

Japan forward Takumi Minamino has praised teammate Kaishu Sano for his decisive contribution after scoring the opener in the Samurai Blueâ??s 2-0 victory over Ghana in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday.The AS Monaco attacker struck in the 16th minute at the Toyota Stadium, finishing off a sweeping Japanese move that began with Sano winning possession in midfield.The Mainz midfielder drove forward intelligently before threading a perfectly weighted pass across the box for Minamino,

Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka demonstrated remarkable sportsmanship on Friday night after Ghanaâ??s Francis Abu suffered a nasty ankle injury during the international friendly in Tokyo.Abu went down early in the second half with what appeared to be a severe ankle twist, leaving his teammates visibly distressed as they urgently called for medical assistance.The Toulouse midfielder was stretchered off, with early signs indicating he could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.Amid

Midfielder Francis Abu suffered a nasty injury during Ghanaâ??s international friendly against Japan, leaving the match under distressing circumstances.The Toulouse player twisted his ankle badly in the early in the second half, and the reaction from his teammates showed how serious the situation was. Several players looked visibly shaken as Abu went down, signalling immediately for medical support.The 24-year-old was unable to continue and had to be stretchered off the pitch,

Union Berlin defender Derrick Kohn has been handed his first Black Stars start in a high-profile friendly against Japan.The 25-year-old left-back, who lies his trade in the Bundesliga was named in the 22-man squad for the Kirin Cup tournament in Asia.Kohn had previously earned a call up for the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers last month but was unable to feature due to delays in his nationality switch process.Following FIFA clearance, the enterprising left-back has

St. Patrickâ??s Athletic goalkeeper Joseph Anang has been handed his long-awaited debut start for the Black Stars in their high-profile Kirin Cup encounter against Japan on Friday in Nagoya.The 25-year-old shot-stopper steps in for Ghanaâ??s current first-choice goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, as Head Coach Otto Addo looks to assess squad depth and offer opportunities to emerging talents ahead of next yearâ??s major competitions.Anang, a former West Ham United goalkeeper, has